Merelbeke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merelbeke
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Church of Schelderode (2009)
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 Merelbeke
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | East Flanders | ||
| Arrondissement | Ghent | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36.65 km2 (14.15 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
9820
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| Area codes | 09 | ||
| Website | www.merelbeke.be | ||
Merelbeke is a fun and interesting municipality located in the country of Belgium. It's part of the Flemish region, specifically in the province called East Flanders. Think of a municipality like a town or a small city that has its own local government.
In 2021, about 24,779 people lived in Merelbeke. The total area of Merelbeke is about 36.65 square kilometers. That's how much space it covers!
What is Merelbeke?
Merelbeke isn't just one big town. It's actually made up of several smaller villages that work together. These villages include Bottelare, Lemberge, Melsen, Merelbeke itself (the main part), Munte, and Schelderode. Each of these places adds to the unique feel of Merelbeke.
Where is Merelbeke Located?
Merelbeke is in East Flanders, which is one of the five provinces in the Flemish region of Belgium. Belgium is a country in Western Europe, known for its delicious chocolates and waffles! Being in East Flanders means Merelbeke is close to the city of Ghent, which is a big and important city in the area.
Who Leads Merelbeke?
Every municipality has a leader, much like a mayor in a city. In Merelbeke, the mayor is Filip Thienpont. He belongs to a political group called the CD&V party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how to run a community. The local government in Merelbeke is currently run by a team made up of members from the Open Vld party and the CD&V party. They work together to make decisions for everyone living in Merelbeke.
See also
In Spanish: Merelbeke para niños
